POCSAG is the protocol. I know there are some Kantronics devices that transmit this. Don't know how compatible or legal it wuld be on Amateur radio. Sure would be neat to use a Motorola 2 way pager with full keyboard and have some way to address it into the APRS system without involving the commecial systems.
Bob how about 2 way translation from POCSAG to APRS? Since many of these devices were in the 900 band you could use commecial repeater equipment. I have a full size 900 duplexer I'd donate to the cause if anyone wants to try.
Ronny K4RJJ
-------------- Original message from "Robert Bruninga" <bruninga at usna.edu>: --------------
> > Older, working pagers are a dime a dozen
> > on the used market and there are some
> > people who have refitted them to work on
> > Amateur bands[2].
>> Great idea!
> Can you fill me on on the message display available on these
> things? I don't think we want number only pagers, but text
> pagers would be great. If you can provide the basics, and a
> photo, I will add this aspect to my APRS-messaging web page too!
>> Bob, WB4APR
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